So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. - Hebrews 4:16
Imagine for a moment you went to your mailbox one day and found a gold-stamped envelope with your name on it. The return address was from the United Kingdom. You quickly opened it and found inside a formal invitation to a personal meeting with His Majesty, King Charles III, the Monarch—King of England! What are the chances that you—yes, you—would receive such an invitation?
I’m sure I have a better chance of winning the lottery than getting invited to the palace! But what’s infinitely more incredible is that I do have a personal invitation to meet with a King—The King of the universe—the all-knowing, all-powerful, Sovereign Creator Himself! And, even more, the invitation is open-ended. I can come any time, in any circumstance—no appointment needed. Every time I open my mouth to speak to God, He bends near to listen intently, as if I’m the only person that matters. And the same is true for you.
God wants you to come to Him in prayer with your concerns, your struggles, your pain, your petitions, your praise, your gratitude—everything. What a privilege and honor to know He is ever-present and patiently waiting for your time with Him. The invitation has your name on it.
CLOSING PRAYER
Father in heaven—King of Kings, thank you for not only allowing me into Your presence, but welcoming me with open arms! Give me a heart that longs to be with You, that hungers to spend time in prayer. Help me to create time every day to talk with you and receive Your gracious care as I do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.